This endowed position is devoted to the promotion of Italian culture with particular emphasis to its meaning and relevance in the international scene, and especially in the U.S. and in New Jersey, as a result of people’s migrations and exchanges of ideas, practices, and goods over the centuries.

Join us for a rich program of Italian and Italian American cultural activities at MSU or in other venues in New Jersey!

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Saturday January 27, 2018

Opera Accessible to All at the Arena Sferisterio of Macerata

What's entailed in carrying meaning across languages through opera surtitles? How do audio-descriptions and tactile tours allow one to "see" of an opera? Join us for a panel discussion with international scholars and a Pulitzer-Prize winner …